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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by the City of McKinney, for Approval of the Request to Amend Chapter 146 - Zoning Regulations of the Code of Ordinances, to Modify the Definition of a Church or Rectory to Allow a Temporary Not-for-Profit Housing Shelter as an Accessory Use.
Summary
MEETING DATE: July 26, 2011
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning
CONTACT: Jennifer Cox, AICP, Director of Planning
Brandon Opiela, Senior Planner
APPROVAL PROCESS: The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be forwarded to the City Council for final action at the August 16, 2011 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Regulations.
ITEM SUMMARY: Under the direction of the City Manager, Staff is proposing to modify the definition of a Church or Rectory as found in Section 146-46 (Definitions) of the City of McKinney Zoning Regulations to allow for an on-site accessory overnight housing shelter, providing housing for no more than 14 guests per night, and limiting the accessory use to a maximum of 30 nights per calendar year.